What does ‘dyarchy’ mean in the context of the 1919 Act?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Dual control in provinces
Explanation:
· The Government of India Act, 1919, also known as the Montagu–Chelmsford Reforms, introduced Dyarchy in provincial administration.
· Provincial subjects were divided into two categories: ✔ Reserved subjects → controlled by British officials ✔ Transferred subjects → handled by Indian ministers responsible to the legislature
· Dyarchy was introduced to gradually train Indians in governance and increase participation.
· It remained in operation until replaced by Provincial Autonomy (Government of India Act, 1935).
Information Booster:
· Dyarchy applied only to provinces, not the central government.
· Reserved subjects included:
· Police
· Finance
· Law & order
· Transferred subjects included:
· Health
· Education
· Local self-government
Additional Knowledge:
(a) Power to judiciary and legislature
Incorrect — not related to dyarchy.
(b) Dual monarchy system
Incorrect — dyarchy in India was not a monarchy model.
(d) Centralised governance
Incorrect — dyarchy actually decentralised powers to provinces.